Mayo College of Further Education & Training (Castlebar Campus) Computer Systems & Networks

Course Aim

This course aims to equip the learner with the fundamentals to install, configure and maintain computer systems and basic networks. The programme facilitates learning that is vocationally specific in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her specialised academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills. There is a growing need and demand for qualified IT professionals. This course will give you the skill, knowledge and competence required in the Networking sector. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computer Systems & Networks. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.

Course Content
Physical and Logical Networking
Systems Software
Information Technology Administration
Network Infrastructure
Communications or Customer Service
Work Experience
Mathematics
Digital Compliance

Requirements

• A relevant QQI/FETAC Level 5 course must be completed in this area
• Mature students (age 23+) welcome
• Interview